Tahoe 4WD V8-393 6.5L DSL Turbo VIN S (1995)
Pitman Arm: Service and Repair
TOOLS REQUIRED:
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J 24319-01 Steering Linkage Puller.
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J 29107 Pitman Arm Puller.
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J 6632-01 Pitman Arm Remover.
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
^ Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle with jack stands.
1. Relay rod nut (11) from the pitman arm ball stud (5). Do not reuse the nut.
2. Relay rod (14) from the pitman arm ball stud (5) using J 24319-01.
3. Power steering gear.
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Mark the pitman arm and the pitman shaft. This will permit proper alignment at assembly.
NOTICE: Do not hammer on pitman arm, pitman shaft, or puller. Damage to pitman arm or steering gear may result.
4. Pitman arm from pitman shaft of steering gear. Use J 6632-01 or J 29107.
INSPECT
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Ball stud threads for damage.
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Ball stud seals for excessive wear.
CLEAN
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Threads on the ball stud.
